Berghof

What Berghof does

Berghof GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German technology group founded in 1966 by Prof. Georg Zundel and headquartered in Eningen unter Achalm. The group operates through seven wholly-owned subsidiaries — Berghof Membrane Technology, Berghof Automation, Berghof Fluoroplastic Technology, Berghof Products + Instruments, Berghof Process Control & Logistics, Berghof Umweltengineering, and Gigahertz Optik — organized across six competency fields: Mobility & Transport, Filtration, Industrial Applications, Analysis/Laboratory & Light Measurement, Environment, and Service & Support.

The group's core technologies span proprietary PTFE-based components (Permeaflon® porous pressure compensation elements, Optopolymer® optical sensors validated on the OSIRIS-REx mission), CODESYS-based industrial automation and automotive testing systems (including the PITT insulation test technology), membrane filtration systems for process and wastewater treatment, ISO 17025 accredited optical radiation calibration, high-pressure laboratory reactor technology up to 300°C and 200 bar, environmental remediation services, and intermodal transport operations control systems (BLU and IBIS). The portfolio reflects decades of accumulated materials science, automation, and metrology know-how rather than AI-native product development.

Berghof generates revenue through one-time product sales of proprietary components and instruments, complemented by custom-engineering services, installation and commissioning work, ISO 17025 calibration services, and environmental site assessment and remediation projects. Distribution is direct to enterprise customers via specialized B2B sales engineers per subsidiary, with no apparent reseller or distributor channel. Primary customer verticals include automotive OEMs and suppliers, industrial water treatment operators, aerospace and space agencies, transport and logistics operators, and environmental engineering clients. The group employs approximately 350–400 staff across eight national and international locations (predominantly Germany with a Netherlands presence) and reports annual revenue of approximately €65 million.

Name

Berghof

Legal name

Berghof GmbH

Website

https://berghof.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Berghof is a family-owned German technology group operating seven subsidiaries that deliver specialized B2B industrial products and custom-engineered solutions across automotive testing, membrane filtration, PTFE components, laboratory instrumentation, transport process control, environmental remediation, and ISO 17025 accredited light measurement, serving enterprise customers primarily in Germany and the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial technology products and engineering services

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ), PFAS & Emerging Contaminants Treatment Services (IMAIAGAJ), Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Industrial membrane filtration
• PTFE fluoroplastic components
• Industrial automation systems
• Optical radiation measurement
• Environmental remediation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Eningen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of proprietary products including membrane systems, PTFE components, testing systems, light measurement instruments, and process control systems
2. Custom Engineering Services: Customized solutions developed in cooperation with customers including project engineering, installation, and commissioning
3. Calibration and Testing Services: ISO 17025 accredited calibration services and testing services for automotive and industrial applications
4. Environmental Engineering Services: Assessment, remediation, and revitalization services for contaminated sites, buildings, and industrial complexes

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Berghof develops and manufactures technically sophisticated industrial products and engineered solutions across seven wholly-owned subsidiaries: membrane filtration systems for process and wastewater treatment, CODESYS-based automation and automotive testing systems, proprietary PTFE components (Permeaflon® pressure compensation, Optopolymer® optical sensors), high-pressure laboratory reactors, BLU/IBIS process control and safety systems for intermodal transport and rail maintenance, environmental remediation services, and ISO 17025 accredited optical radiation measurement instruments.

Product overview

Berghof is a diversified technology and family-owned company consisting of seven specialized subsidiaries that develop and produce innovative products and services in cooperation with customers. The portfolio includes: Berghof Membranes (membrane systems for water filtration and separation), Berghof Automation (CODESYS-based industrial automation and automotive testing systems including bumpers, spoilers, seats, radomes, and PITT insulation testing), Berghof Fluoroplastics (PTFE products including Permeaflon pressure compensation elements and Optopolymer optical sensors), Berghof Products + Instruments (laboratory equipment including high-pressure reactors), Berghof Process Control & Logistics (BLU operations control systems and IBIS safety systems for transport/logistics), Berghof Umweltengineering (environmental remediation and site assessment), and Gigahertz Optik (precision light measurement and ISO 17025 calibration services). The subsidiaries operate across six competency fields: Mobility & Transport, Filtration, Industrial Applications, Analysis/Laboratory & Light Measurement, Environment, and Service & Support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Permeaflon: Porous PTFE pressure compensation elements for automotive and aerospace applications
• Optopolymer
• PITT - PTFE Insulation Test Technology
• BLU - Betriebsleitsysteme
• IBIS

Products and services

• Berghof Membrane Technology filtration systems Membrane systems for filtration and separation of process and wastewater streams, supporting industrial water treatment and resource optimization for industrial and municipal customers.
• Berghof Automation CODESYS-based automation systems Modular control systems based on the CODESYS standard for demanding industrial automation and control tasks, delivered as engineered solutions for industrial customers.
• Berghof Test- und Prüftechnik automotive testing systems Customized testing systems for automotive components including bumpers, spoilers, car seats, door panels, radomes, and universal insulation testing using PITT PTFE Insulation Test Technology.
• Permeaflon® porous PTFE pressure compensation elements Porous PTFE venting elements that regulate pressure fluctuations in housings and prevent ingress of water, dust, and oils, designed for automotive and aerospace applications.
• Optopolymer® optical sensor solutions Optical sensors supporting LiDAR calibration and protecting optical measurement instruments in satellites from intense sunlight, for automotive and aerospace applications.
• Berghof Products + Instruments high-pressure reactor technology Innovative device concepts for laboratory work, including high-pressure reactor technology supporting chemical reactions up to 300°C and 200 bar for trace analysis applications.
• BLU - Betriebsleitsysteme intermodal transport control system Intelligent operations control systems for intermodal transport that enable efficient management and monitoring of logistics processes at transshipment terminals.
• IBIS rail vehicle maintenance safety and information system Modular maintenance, operations control, information and safety system for small, medium, and large maintenance facilities for rail vehicles.
• Berghof Umweltengineering environmental remediation services Assessment, remediation, and revitalization services for contaminated sites, buildings, and industrial complexes, including building demolition, area recycling, and soil science construction supervision.
• Gigahertz Optik optical radiation measurement instruments and ISO 17025 calibration services High-precision measurement instruments for optical radiation across the entire optical spectrum, together with ISO 17025 accredited calibration services for measuring devices, systems, and calibration lamps.
• Berghof Process Control & Logistics GmbH (standalone subsidiary for intermodal transport and rail process control, including BLU and IBIS systems) Standalone subsidiary formed in 2025 to focus on optimizing intermodal transport through BLU operations control systems for transshipment terminals and IBIS safety and information systems for rail vehicle maintenance facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• OSIRIS-REx mission participation demonstrates aerospace-grade quality and reliability standards
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BerghofTV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/berghof-firmengruppe
• Xx.com/BerghofGroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/BerghofGruppe

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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